Chaotic Creative with Zain Meghji

Zain Meghji
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Chaotic Creative with Zain Meghji

Host Zain Meghji presents this interview series where we talk to artists in the entertainment industry as they navigate their creative career and the internal and external challenges that go with it

  1. ‘Corporate’ co-creators Jake Weisman, Matt Ingebretson, & Pat Bishop on collaborations and quitting comed

    07/18/2018

    ‘Corporate’ co-creators Jake Weisman, Matt Ingebretson, & Pat Bishop on collaborations and quitting comed

    The comedic trio behind the Comedy Central satire ‘Corporate’ met doing standup in LA, and just finished shooting Season 2 of their hit show. In this interview, these funny fellas compare writing to boxing, explain the differences between good and bad standup routines, and advise fans to give up on their dreams of working in comedy. No, seriously.

    31 min
  2. Arrow’s Emily Bett Rickards on playing with dolls and TV vs theatre acting

    06/21/2018

    Arrow’s Emily Bett Rickards on playing with dolls and TV vs theatre acting

    Emily Bett Rickards is an actress, yoga teacher, and dog lover, best known for her portrayal of Felicity Smoak on the CW show “Arrow”. In this interview, she compares best practices for television acting to acting in theatre, talks about why she’s wary of #Olicity fan art, shares why her action figure has 4 hands, and discusses her role in “Reborning” - a play about realistic-looking baby dolls…

    29 min
  3. Professional storytelling advice from Pixar and ‘Incredibles 2’

    06/14/2018

    Professional storytelling advice from Pixar and ‘Incredibles 2’

    As a story artist and supervisor for Pixar’s ‘Finding Dory’, ‘Wall-E’, and ‘Incredibles 2’, Ted Mathot knows a few things about storytelling. In this interview, he tells us the elements of a good story, how they choose which films to make, and how to get a job at Pixar. His best career advice? “Make it personal, but don’t take it personally.”

    22 min
  4. Margaret Cho on inciting social and political change with comedy

    06/06/2018

    Margaret Cho on inciting social and political change with comedy

    Margaret Cho is one of the most well-known female comics in the world, and isn’t afraid to make controversial jokes. In this interview, she discusses the importance of voicing your opinion, expressing your outrage, and using your talent to improve the world. This episode was made possible with the support of The Whistler Pride & Ski Festival. Visit gaywhistler.com for more info.

    20 min
  5. Kathy Griffin on Making a Comeback with Zero Support

    05/30/2018

    Kathy Griffin on Making a Comeback with Zero Support

    Controversial comedian Kathy Griffin holds the Guinness World Record for most televised stand-up specials… but she’s also known for a very polarizing photo. In this interview, she delves into a candid discussion about the past year of her life, which of her celebrity friends supported her (and which ones turned their backs), and how she’s making her comeback with zero support and zero f*cks left to give.

    47 min
  6. Sasheer Zamata on 'SNL' and the Anatomy of a Good Joke

    05/25/2018

    Sasheer Zamata on 'SNL' and the Anatomy of a Good Joke

    As an alumna of both UCB and SNL, Sasheer Zamata knows a thing or two about comedy. In this interview, she shares what she learned from the writing room of ‘Saturday Night Live’, her tips for auditioning, and her worst audience experience EVER.

    33 min
  7. Jordan Connor and Drew Ray Tanner on Auditioning for 'Riverdale'

    05/16/2018

    Jordan Connor and Drew Ray Tanner on Auditioning for 'Riverdale'

    Drew and Jordan are BFFs on and off screen. In this interview, they share which characters they originally auditioned for, how they feed their creativity, and what to do when you hit rock bottom.

    35 min
  8. Comedian Brent Butt on Corner Gas Animated and How to Be Funny

    05/10/2018

    Comedian Brent Butt on Corner Gas Animated and How to Be Funny

    Brent Butt is an award-winning Canadian comedian, best known for co-creating and starring in “Corner Gas”: the 6 season series, the feature film, and now the 13-episode animated reboot. In this interview, Brent shares stories about the creation of “Corner Gas Animated”, teeth implants, and what it takes to be successful in comedy. His advice? “Be hilarious”.

    50 min
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Host Zain Meghji presents this interview series where we talk to artists in the entertainment industry as they navigate their creative career and the internal and external challenges that go with it

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